US Bridges

FAS 114 over Beech River

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 M S of Middleburg RD · Structure no. 39S80670011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,363
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Beech River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 114 over Beech River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,384 by 2040. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 114
CrossesBeech River
Location1 M S of Middleburg RD
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.62375, -88.27228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2021)
Projected traffic2,384 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 114 over Beech River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 over Beech River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 114 over Beech River carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Beech River?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 114 over Beech River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.